Produced by the Reconnection Vision, this special episode of Châyù with Skaydu.û is the first to be shared in two parts. In Part 1, Lasänmą (Katie Johnson), the new Executive Director of the Reconnection Vision, shares her personal journey of reconnection—what it means, how it feels, and how it has shaped her path. Rooted in a deep connection to her home and community, she reflects on the moments and teachings that called her into this important healing work.

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In this episode, we sit and share a cup of châyù [tea] with Jen Mierau, a graduate of the Reconnection Fellowship. Together, we reflect on what reconnection looks like in practice; through relationship, responsibility, and care for land and community. Shǫzré’ [Jen] shares about her current work in restorative justice training, her own reconnection sh kalneek [story], and the teachings that guide how she listens, learns, and walks forward for future generations.

We raise our hands to our aunty Jocelyn Joe-Strack for generously sharing her Loon song with us in this podcast.

Châyu with Skaydu.û is made possible with the support of Reconnection Vision.

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Now produced by Reconnection Vision, this marks the second season and first episode back of Châyù with Skaydu.û. In this episode, Aunty Jocelyn shares her powerful teachings and reconnection story that changed her life forever. She gifts us the song that opens and closes this episode — a reminder of the strength in our shared journey. Follow her on TikTok @auntyjocey and visit reconnection.vision to learn more.

In this solo podcast, I share one of my favourite Lingít stories by Aanaalahaash Sam Johnston, with his permission, called "The Lonely Man and the Seagull." You will hear my attempt at yodeling and I will share the power of laughter and storytelling while learning Indigenous languages.

During this podcast, I had the honour of visiting and sipping some châyù [tea] with my good friend Ryan Kyikavichik from the Vuntut Giwtchin First Nation. Ryan shared stories from our time together with the Children of Tomorrow Fellowship, his journey from disconnection to reconnection, his vision for the future, and seeds of wisdom from his Ancestors and Elders.

A language revitalization-driven meditation in only Tlingit with no translation for creating space for Indigenous languages and starting in a good way.

A language revitalization-driven meditation in both Tlingit and English for creating space to get grounded, relax and prioritize self-care.

My story, the origin of my path in life. A story of hope, resilence and the power of Indigenous languages.